verbally

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Recent Examples of verbally Brown’s ability to verbally drive home even the most cliché message to the point of intrinsic understanding makes the mind gym unique. Haley Sawyer, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026 The movie deals with extremely serious subject matter, with multiple flashbacks to a younger version of Emma, who is physically and verbally bullied during high school. Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026 After Cooke lashed out verbally, Wilson intervened and later comforted Batula in a conversation picked up by their microphones. Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 Iannarelli discussed how threatening individuals often escalate their anger verbally. Evonne Andris, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for verbally
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verbally
Adverb
  • But the three dozen or so in attendance for the session were quick at that point to vocally register their vote.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
  • The space agency arguably took a smart, calculated risk, though some experts vocally criticized the decision to fly.
    Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • Before Heuermann changed his plea, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney asked him to confirm details surrounding each murder as members of the victims' families were heard gasping and audibly crying in the courtroom gallery.
    Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Indoor cameras come equipped with a mechanical privacy shutter, which audibly engages and physically prevents streaming when not in use.
    Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • If a purchase tempts you, say your budget aloud, then choose the upgrade that truly supports daily life.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
  • If nerves rise, write the sentence first, read it aloud once, and then deliver it calmly so your point lands cleanly.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2026

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“Verbally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verbally. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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